File Extension Database

Open MPA File

An MPA file extension is an audio file compressed with MPEG Layer II compression, which reduces file size with minimal effect on overall sound quality.

MPEG Layer II is a lossy audio compression format defined by ISO/IEC 11172-3 along with Layer I and Layer III.

While MP3 is much more popular for PC and Internet applications, MP2 is still a dominant standard for audio transmission, whether on streaming platforms or digital radio.

It is based on the MPEG-1 audio coding standard and was later updated to the MPEG-2 specification.

The MPA format is a standard, so it is compatible with various software packages and platforms, both desktop and mobile.

Software to open and work with an MPA file

There are various software packages capable of opening an MPA file, among them we can find:

Typical MPA application file locations:

%ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /prefetch:9 /Open "%L"
C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QuickTimePlayer.exe "%1"
C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Photo Gallery\WLXPhotoGallery.exe /LaunchPhotoViewer /v "%1"
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /prefetch:9 /Play "%L"

Typical MPA mime types:

video/mpeg

Frequently used application names to open MPA files:

Windows Media Player
QuickTime
Windows Live

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MPEGFile
QuickTime.mpa
WindowsLive.PhotoGallery.video.14.0
WMP11.AssocFile.MPEG

How Can I Open MPA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MPA file is to find a MPA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPA file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MPA file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MPA file opener then try to search online for "MPA viewer", "application to open MPA file" or "open MPA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MPA file

How Can I Open MPA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MPA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MPA file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MPA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MPA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MPA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MPA file then try to search for "MPA viewer", "application to open MPA file" or "read MPA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MPA file

How Can I Open MPA File on Android

If you downloaded a MPA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MPA file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MPA".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MPA viewer", "MPA file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MPA File on iPhone or iPad

To open MPA File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MPA file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MPA". This way you can find apps which can open MPA files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MPA viewer" or "MPA file" online in your favorite search engine.

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